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Abstract: This study develops, presents and evidences a belief model of institutional change. Drawing on a range of theoretical approaches from institutional economics, the model states that institutions change when an environmental factor alters the beliefs of the population or the elites. Further, a society will only be internally stable when the beliefs of these two groups align, and will only
Vatten är en livsnödvändig resurs såväl för människor som för miljön. Globalt är vattenresurser under ökad belastning vilket resulterar i vattenbrist lokalt. Skillnaden mellan ökande vattenbehov och den naturliga gränsen för tillgången av sötvatten utmanar myndigheterna att hitta lösningar som uppfyller samhälleliga och ekonomiska intressen utan att äventyra miljöinverkan. Vattenproduktion, flöde Water is an essential resource for humans as well as the environment and water resources globally are under increasing pressure resulting in local conditions of water scarcity. The tension between increasing water demands and the natural limit to freshwater supply challenges authorities to find solutions that fulfil societal demands and economic purposes without compromising environmental integrit
The study has shown that BIM is used extensively throughout the entire construction process, with clear benefits and optimizations. The broad usage of BIM shows that all areas have streamlined and become less costly. BIM is well established in the construction process with an exception for the facility management phase. The benefits in the facility management area are well studied but not introduc
Av den svenska befolkningen är det ca 15 % som lider av födoämnesallergi. Små mängder av ett allergent ämne kan orsaka allvarliga konsekvenser. Därför har alla livsmedelsföretag i Sverige ett lagstadgat ansvar att producera allergensäkra livsmedel. Otillfredsställande hantering av allergener vid de olika produktionsstegen kan ligga till grund för allergenkorskontaminering. Goda grundförutsättninga15 % of the Swedish population suffers from food allergy. Low doses of an allergenic substance may cause serious consequences. Therefore, it is mandatory by law for all food producing companies in Sweden to produce allergenic safe food. Unsatisfactorily handling of allergenic substances in the different steps of food production may cause allergenic cross contamination. Sound prerequisites are of m
Purpose: The aim of this study is to shed a light on the possible link between CSR and PMS. We explore whether and under which conditions PMS can be used as a tool to enforce sustainability. In order to do that, we provide a set of propositions about the factors that influence the decisions of organizations to implement a PMS to realize the objectives of sustainability. Methodology: Qualitative
The field of Conceptual History is often criticized for considering only a small slice of the historical vocabulary it intends to historicize. What about the discourse of the silenced, working at home, robbed of a pen? Concepts are indicative of many contexts of meaning: in this thesis, therefore, propelled by the foregoing question and statement, it is argued that the main protagonist of German,
The thesis builds upon a critical discourse analysis and ethnographic methods such as interviews and participatory observation, in an effort to contribute with original research about how the Swedish counter radicalization project discursively constructs political engagement as “pro-violent” and “anti-democratic”, and how these constructions impacts local political practices. The analysis reveals
Inom matindustrin och djurfoderindustrin finns det stor potential för användning av tång som näringsrikt födoämne. Palmaria palmata (P. Palmata), eller i vardagligt tal, dulse är ett rött sjögräs med högt proteininnehåll (8-35%), som innehåller många mineraler som t.ex. jod och är rikt på fiber. Den vanligaste polysackariden i dulse är xylan. Vetenskapliga artiklar föreslår att xylan är delvis bun
Indonesia has a history of hundreds of years revolving around the racism against its 3% Chinese ethnic minority—who are also known as Tionghoa. This circumstance engenders the racial-social order that has been shaping the attitudes and behaviours of the Chinese, both individually and collectively, in social, cultural, and political realms. The Chinese have become self-controlled and self-regulated
The threat of potentially catastrophic climate change has led to 195 countries pledging to keep global average temperature rise well below 2°C based on pre-industrial levels. Wind energy technology has developed to a point where it can make a significant contribution to meeting this objective. A number of countries have developed substantial wind energy networks in recent years which in turn has a
It is common knowledge that shading systems and solar control glasses are used to avoid glare and overheating at expenses of daylight. In Dynamic Thermal Modelling tools, there is no assessment method where the shading use is expressed when predicting the building performance. Furthermore, literature often refers to studies where complex fenestration systems are optimized for specific cases. Howev
Kiviks Musteri AB has a vision to maintain a good environmental profile with a sustainable production. To achieve this, the aim is to decrease the product wastage and water consumption. Apart from the increased sustainability, this also leads to an increased income and is essential for the growth of the company. The main aim with this master thesis is to identify and chart the product wastage and
This research was requested by one of the divisional HR departments´of Region Skåne. The research explores the HR personnels’ perception of the organizational structure, in comparison with the aims of the geographical decentralization strategy, Healthcare Skåne 2.0, which was implemented in 2013-2014. Furthermore, it evaluates and analyses the grander implications of being a geographically decentr
Syftet med denna studie är att analysera hur modeföretag använder CSR-kommunikationen och språket i deras hållbarhetsrapporter för att legitimera konsumtion. Studien är baserad på en kvalitativ metod utifrån ett kritiskt diskursanalytiskt perspektiv. Vidare har vi använt oss av Faircloughs tredimensionella modell för att analysera H&M, Gina Tricot och Filippa Ks hållbarhetsrapporter. Det empir
Hållbar utveckling är ett begrepp som länge varit ett aktuellt ämne och under de senaste två decennierna har även hållbart företagande kommit att få en allt viktigare roll i vår globala värld. Medvetenheten har ökat hos både aktörer och konsumenter vilket innebär att allt fler bryr sig om hur, var och av vem som produkter är tillverkade och tjänster utförda. Detta har lett till att det idag ställsSustainable development is a concept that has long been a current global issue and over the past two decades sustainable entrepreneurship has also come to play an increasingly important role in our global world. Awareness has increased among both stakeholders and consumers, which means that more and more people care about how, where and by who products are manufactured and services are provided. A
Skatteflykt och aggressiv skatteplanering leder årligen till stora inkomstbortfall för staten vilket ger upphov till konsekvenser för välfärden, skattemoralen samt konkurrensen och mindre företags möjligheter att etablera sig på marknaden vilket orsakar urholkning av länders skattebas och orättvisor. Direktiv 2016/1164 utvecklades samt antogs av EU för att kunna kryphål som finns gentemot skatteuTax avoidance and aggressive tax planning annually results in large financial losses för the state, which have consequences for the welfare, tax moral as well as for the competition and the ability for smaller companies to establish themselves on the market which causes erosion of tax bases and injustice. Directive 2016/1164 was developed and adapted by EU in order to cover the loopholes that exi
The aim of this study was to investigate close relatives' experiences of their role as long-term home care givers to a somatically ill partner, to increase the understanding of informal care in society. The method chosen was text analysis of five biographies. In analyzing the results, I applied the following theoretical approaches: Goffman’s dramaturgical approach, Linton’s role theory, and fi
Deriving from an increased awareness of the devastating effects of global warming consequences, the interest for green bonds is growing at an explosive pace. However, researchers and practitioners have raised concerns about the challenges of assessing green bonds. Responding to a well-defined research gap stemming from identified challenges to assess green bonds, the primary purpose of this study
Bakgrund och problemdiskussion: Detaljhandeln utvecklas ständigt och i snabb takt på grund av en ökad digitalisering. I samband med det har kunden fått en allt mer avgörande roll. Fysiska butikslokaler behöver därför användas mer effektivt och ett sätt att göra det är med hjälp av pop-up-butiker. Pop-up-butiker är flexibla och finns endast på marknaden en begränsad period. Butikskonceptet pop-up ä
This paper evaluates the low-cost optical sensor OPC-N3 from Alphasense as a suitable scientific instrument for measuring particulate matter levels in air, both outdoors and in- doors. The time-keeping and data-retrieval was additionally improved by connecting the OPC-N3 to an Arduino microcontroller equipped with a real-time clock (RTC) module and an external SD card. Inter-comparison tests demon
